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Puccini: Gianni Schicchi
Weary of tragic subjects, for the final part of Il Trittico Puccini composed a grand confidence trick orchestrated by a falsifier willing to do anything to gain wealth. Including bringing back the dead!
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Plot Summary
In this comedic one-act opera, the wealthy Buoso Donati has just died, leaving his fortune to a monastery. His greedy relatives, desperate to inherit, concoct a plan to have the cunning Gianni Schicchi disguise himself as the deceased Donati and dictate a new will, leaving the inheritance to themselves. However, Schicchi has his own clever plans for the inheritance and the scheming family.
Critical Reception
The 2018 Glyndebourne production of Puccini's 'Gianni Schicchi' by Sir David McVicar was widely praised for its sharp wit, vibrant staging, and exceptional musical performance. Critics lauded the production's energetic pacing and the cast's charismatic portrayals, which perfectly captured the opera's blend of dark humor and poignant moments.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its comedic timing and clever staging.
Lauded for strong vocal performances and musical direction.
Commended for capturing the opera's blend of satire and human foibles.
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Fun Fact
Gianni Schicchi is the only one-act comic opera by Giacomo Puccini, serving as the finale to his triptych of one-act operas, 'Il trittico'.
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